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Erika's Tangela
Gym Heroes 79/132 • common
- Set
- Gym Heroes
- Number
- 79/132
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $4.77
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, choose 1 of them and this attack does 20 damage to it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Erika's Tangela was released in the Gym Heroes expansion, which arrived in North American markets in the year 2000. This set was designed to bridge the gap between the trading card game and the anime, specifically focusing on the gym leaders of the Kanto region. Erika, the leader of the Celadon City Gym, provided the thematic inspiration for this card, representing her affinity for Grass-type Pokémon and her serene, nature-focused training style.
The artwork for this card was provided by Ken Sugimori, the primary illustrator and art director for the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori utilized a distinctive, watercolor-inspired aesthetic that became synonymous with the early era of the trading card game. By portraying Tangela in a soft, natural environment, the design aimed to reflect Erika's peaceful temperament while maintaining the classic, recognizable character design that fans had come to associate with the original 151 Pokémon.
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